Jane Stevens Visitor Center Docent
ORGANIZATION: VIRGINIA PROJECT INC
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Share the stories of the Popham Colony, the original Virginia, and of Maine's First Ship with visitors of all ages. We need guides who can work regular shifts and those who can fill in when needed. Our visitor center has displays on the history of the Popham Colony and on the building of wooden ships. On volunteer workdays shipbuilders and riggers may be present as well. Displays and small museum shop located in the historic Bath Freight Shed on the bank of the Kennebec River with Virginia's dock just outside. Waterfront park, shopping, dining, and Bath's historic downtown are all just steps away.
This is a fun way to interact with people from all over--from locals to international tourists. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and interest. Training will prepare you to enhance each visitor's experience. We invite you to join the crewe!
1 Shift
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10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Flexible schedules created monthly; Shifts could be split w/2 on in am & pm; Greatest need for summer months.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with VIRGINIA PROJECT INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About VIRGINIA PROJECT INC
Location:
PO BOX 231, BATH, ME 04530, US
Mission Statement
Maine’s First Ship strives to use our reconstruction of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships, and their impact on our community and environment today.
Description
The Virginia Project, Inc. dba Maine's First Ship launched the volunteer-crafted Virginia in June of 2022. The vessel is a reconstruction of the first ship built in America by Europeans; the original was built by the 1607-1608 Popham Colony. In spring of 2023 volunteers remain at work outfitting the ship in preparation for US Coast Guard certification with future plans to sail with students and visitors. Additional volunteers serve as docents in our visitor center; create and present educational programming and community events; and even knit and sew historical costuming for our crewe. We have two stories to share: that of the 17th-century colonists who built a pinnace to explore the coast of Maine and of the eventual archaeological excavation of the colony site and the dream to reconstruct the vessel that started a long tradition of shipbuilding in the region. We aspire to work with the Wabanaki and represent the indigenous stories of the area as well. We celebrate history, ingenuity, community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
27 Commercial StBath, ME 04530
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Volunteers under 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.